NEXT TWO SUNDAYS 

July 31 - Lectionary 18
In today's first reading God invites all who are hungry or thirsty to receive food and drink without cost. Jesus feeds the hungry multitude and reveals the abundance of God. At the eucharistic table we remember all who are hungry or poor in our world today. As we share the bread of life, we are sent forth to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry.

• 9:30 a.m. - Eucharist
• Music: Cantor - Sean Diller; French Horn - A.J. Yoeckel
• 10:30 a.m. - Coffee Fellowship in Garden (Weather Permitting)

Elijah finds the presence of God not in earthquake, wind, or fire, but in the sound of sheer silence. When the disciples face a great storm on the sea, they cry out with fear. Jesus says: "Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid." Amid the storms of life, we gather to seek the calm presence of Christ that soothes our fears. In comforting words of scripture and in the refreshing bread and cup of the eucharist, God grants us peace and sends us forth to be a sign of God's presence to others

• 9:30 a.m. - Eucharist
• Music: Cantor - Michelle Miller; Saxophone - Josh Judd-Herzfeldt; Viola - Sean Diller
• 10:30 a.m. - Coffee Fellowship in Garden (Weather Permitting)

Weekly readings 

SOCIAL MINISTRY NEWS - REFUGEE FAMILY

Let us welcome another refugee family to Chicago.

Thank you all for your help in selecting household items to donate for our Refugee family home - we almost have everything covered! However, we only have a little over one week to pull together all needed items and there are still approximately 20 items that need to be donated. Have any furniture items you're looking to get rid of? Let us know as furniture donations are needed as well! Too busy to purchase items for the family? Consider a monetary donation to help us cover the costs in purchasing un-claimed items and towards the family's first months rent; simply put in offering plate and write "RefugeeOne" on the envelope. Please stop by the display at the back of the church following the service this Sunday and consider helping out in any way you can. In addition, a reminder to all that have pulled blue tags of items to donate that we need ALL items back here at church by Sunday August 7th or sooner! For any questions about the refugee family sponsorship, donations, or to help volunteer with apartment set-up and greeting the family once they arrive, contact Pete Hillman. We are still waiting on the specifics of our sponsored family and their exact arrival date, yet are expecting an arrival late in August. We will update all as soon as we hear! Thank you very much!

July 17, 9:30 - 97
July 24, 9:30 - 116

Take a break from the busy city life, and join us for this simple, contemplative eucharist.

Holy Trinity is considering hosting CPR/defibrillator training. This course would teach you to respond to emergencies and provide care until medical personnel arrives. If you are interested in such training, please contact Kathryn Vigen or Karen Moran. If there is sufficient interest, we will then contact you to schedule a mutually convenient time for the class.

Thursday, Aug 4, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
This seminar is offered for expectant parents, parents with newborns, those planning a baptism in the coming months, parents or others who would like a refresher on the meaning and theology of baptism. All parents planning to have a newborn baptized are asked to attend this seminar at some point before or after the birth of their firstborn child. Topics of the seminar will include baptismal theology, the role of parents and sponsors, and scheduling a baptism. For more information talk to Pastor Michelle Miller.

Got kids? Join us for Bible Study and discussion the 2nd Friday of each month. Mark your calenders now for August 12 and RSVP to Carrie Egan if you plan to attend. She will provide you with the address, directions and additional information, if needed.

--Held in our garden - 11:00 a.m.
--Burgers, hot dogs (vegetarian options available) and beverages will be provided.
--Bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share.

To volunteer with set-up or clean up please contact Karen Moran.

August 22-26 @ Lakeview Lutheran Church, 9 a.m. - noon
- For children age 4-12
- Held at Lakeview Lutheran Church (835 Addison)
- Pre-register by August 12
- $15 per child
- Register on-line now.

Meditation Group at Holy Trinity

Mondays at 7:00 p.m. You are welcome as a beginner or as an experienced meditator trained in a specific method. This is a drop-in group and you can attend as you are able. For more information, and to RSVP for each session, click here  

"Team Trinity" Volunteer Opportunities

Please consider joining Team Trinity today! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Check out Volunteer website for upcoming opportunites.  It is Holy Trinity's goal to register as many members on-line to assist in helping with our ministry projects within the community.  Simply log-in now and sign-up online to volunteer today

--The Crib

The Night Ministry will be reopening their youth/young adult homeless shelter, The Crib, in August. Holy Trinity will be preparing and serving a meal once per month. On the third Saturday of each month, volunteers will meet at Holy Trinity at 7 p.m. to prepare the meal, then will head to The Crib to serve the meal. For more information, speak with or email Ken Duckmann.

--The Night Ministry Outreach Van

Holy Trinity will be assembling and distributing 'meals in a bag' with the Night Ministry in Rogers Park on a quarterly basis. Stay tuned for more information and how to help out.

 

New Members: View pictures/bios of recent new members: May here, February here.

Next Baptism Dates: August 21, October 23, December 4. More info.

Next New Member Orientation Date: September 25, November 20.  More info.

 

Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Wed., 12:00-7:00 p.m.; and Sun., 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 

July 17, 2011
Lectionary 16a
Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Pr. Craig Mueller

GROANERS WELCOME

Are you a groaner? Do you groan under the weight of the world? There are other evocative "gr" words: grumble, grouse, growl, gripe, grovel, grapple. But none of them is quite as-well, visceral-as a groan.

A groan-that "deep, inarticulate sound that expresses pain, distress, complaint, disapproval." You know what I mean. Let's do a communal groan ... Maybe you groan in traffic. Or when you can't figure out how to set up your computer. Or when the political impasse in Washington goes from bad to worse. Or when you're having an argument. Or when you're at the end of your rope.

July 24, 2011
Lectionary 17a
Pr. Michelle Miller 

My new favorite t-shirt simply says "gotta run." I love it because it fits perfectly, is my favorite shade of green, and it makes me feel like a runner. It's true I've been running (walking/jogging really) for a couple of years now, but I never seem to get past a hurdle of running for an extended period of time...Usually about 5 minutes. Then I need to walk and catch my breath. And I come up with all kinds of excuses not to run, "It's too hot, it's too cold, the sun is too bright or it's too humid." And there's no way I'm going out if it's snowing or raining! I guess I'm not a fair weather runner, but more of a perfect weather runner.

The ipod training program I'm using challenged me yesterday to run for 25 minutes...5X the amount of time I feel comfortable with. I almost didn't go. Too wet. But I did it, hopping over puddles along the way. Just as I was finishing, the rain came pouring down. I couldn't believe it! I was running in the rain! Totally unexpected...super refreshing; joy and laughter emerged as I pondered the irony. And it energized me to run even more than required.

The kingdom of heaven is like rain pouring down when you least expect it.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27

    6:00 p.m.  Contemplative Eucharist

    7:30 p.m.  AA & SAA (St. Mark's Room & Passavant Hall) 

THURSDAY, JULY 28

    10:00 a.m.  Weekly Bible Study

FRIDAY, JULY 29

    3:00 p.m. Wedding

SATURDAY, JULY 30
    10:30 a.m.  HT Food Group (Passavant/Kitchen)

    5:00 p.m.  Common Solutions (Passavant Hall) 

SUNDAY, JULY 31 

    9:30 a.m.  Summer Eucharist     

    10:30 a.m.  Fellowship in Garden (Weather Permitting) MONDAY, AUGUST 1 

    7:00 p.m.  Meditation Group

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 

    6:00 p.m.  Contemplative Eucharist
    7:30 p.m.  AA & SAA (St. Mark's Room & Passavant Hall) 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 

    10:00 a.m.  Weekly Bible Study 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6

    10:30 a.m.  HT Food Group (Oak Park Farmer's Market) 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 - Cubs Home Game
    9:30 a.m.  Summer Eucharist     

    10:30 a.m.  Fellowship in Garden (Weather Permitting)
    1:20 p.m.  Cubs Home Game
MONDAY, AUGUST 8 

     7:00 p.m.  Meditation Group   

     7:05 p.m.  Cub's Home Game   

COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK

Thursday, July 28 - Johann Sebastian Bach, died 1750; Heinrich Schütz, died 1672; George Frederick Handel, died 1759; musicians
These three German-born musicians have done much to enrich the life of the church. Schütz was an early master who focused on settings of biblical texts. Bach wrote over 300 cantatas along with works for organ and instrumental pieces, and has been called the "fifth evangelist" for the way he proclaimed the gospel in music. Handel's great work, Messiah, is a setting of scriptural texts.

Friday, July 29 - Mary, Martha, and Lazarus of Bethany
Friends of Jesus, Mary and Martha are remembered for the hospitality of their home that they offered him-Martha focused on serving their guest, and Mary on listening to him. Their brother Lazarus was raised from the dead as a sign of the greater resurrection to come.

Friday, July 29 - Olaf, King of Norway, martyr, died 1030
Considered the patron saint of Norway, Olaf went from a life of piracy to becoming Christian and declaring himself king of Norway. He revised the laws and tried to administer them fairly. Driven from Norway in a rebellion, he was killed in battle trying to regain his kingdom.

Monday, August 8 - Dominic, founder of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans), died 1221
Dominic was a Spanish priest who saw the wealth of the clergy as a stumbling block for the church, so he formed a movement, the Order of Preachers (commonly called Dominicans) devoted to itinerant preaching and living in poverty.

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Elvina Moen is now at the Grove at Lincoln Park (2732 Hampden Ct), Rm 313. The best number to reach her on is her cell phone (773.780.1274). The Grove's number is 773-248-6000. She is looking quite good good, can now apply full weight on the hip, and is up and moving around!

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Check It Out!

Many people across the United States are trying to cope with hot weather. The is the second year in a row with record high temperatures in July. And with climate change a reality, more of the same is coming in the future. Most of us are familiar with the tips to stay cool: drink more water, stay in the shade, wear a hat, don't exert yourself while outside, or stay inside and enjoy the miracle of air conditioning. To that sound advice, we would like to add some spiritual ways of dealing with heat - tips from sages and seers who have lived through hot times and survived torrid weather in various spots around the world.

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